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Dupondius - Nero MAC AVG
| Bronze | 17.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Nero (Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus) (54-68) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 62-68 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#246285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Front view of the Macellum Magnum; above the steps, male figure standing, left, holding sceptre
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAC AVG
Translation:
Macellum Augusti
The meat market of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Nero, who ruled from 54 to 68 AD, on one side, and the abbreviation "MAC AVG" which stands for "Marcus Aurelius Caesar Augustus" on the other side. This suggests that the coin was issued during Nero's reign, but was minted in the name of Marcus Aurelius, who was not yet emperor at the time but was likely being groomed as a future leader. This coin may provide insight into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during this period.
